Create a Master Encryption Key and Store in Google HSM

Prerequisites

Follow the steps in this document to create a vault in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Setting up Master Encryption Key with Google

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There are two ways to create a master key for FenixPyre encryption with GCP:

• Create a master key in the FenixPyre Dashboard

• Import the master key

Creating and Managing a Master Key in FenixPyre Using Google Cloud

1. Log in to the FenixPyre Dashboard:

   • Access the FenixPyre Dashboard with your credentials.

2. Navigate to Key Management:

   • Go to Settings → Security → Key Management.

3. Create a Master Encryption Key:

   • Click on Master Encryption Keys.

   • Click on Add new master encryption key.

     
4. Select Google Cloud from the options:

   
5. Enter Key Details and Create the Key:

   • Provide a name for your key.

   • Click Create Key to proceed.

     
6. Success Confirmation:

   • A confirmation message will appear indicating successful key creation.

7. Copy and Download the Master Key:

   • Copy the master key and download it for safekeeping.

   • Enter the key on the next page for verification.

   Important: FenixPyre does not store the decrypted version of the master key. Please ensure you securely store the key, as it is essential for decrypting your data in the future.

8. Key Verification:

   • Enter the key in the final step for verification to complete the master key creation process.

     

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